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TRANSLOGIC 122: COTA, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

We head to the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas for a behind the scenes look at the groundbreaking new racetrack. Director of Technology Mike Craddock explains how a facility-wide IP network makes COTA a "smart" track, while Director of Sustainability Edgar Farrera outlines COTA's environmental measures and non-automotive uses. Then, Bradley takes his turn on the challenging course in a 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG--the official safety car of Formula 1.

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7 minute commercial about the track. Driver was a joke. They may have mentiond the cost but somebody has some deep pockets. Hope they survive. Entreprenuer built track in KY halfway between Cincinnati & Louisville just off I-71. Never made it to open. Blugrass Motorsports AKA DriveBluegrass.com supposedly has settled with the court. They may restart construction with Derek Daly signature 2.2 mile track. Stay tuned.

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Come on down and see the Aussie V8 Supercars. They are very similar to NASCAR in terms of power-weight, they really like to mix it up and bang together like NASCAR, but all the races are on road circuits. I think it will be really cool.

Formula 1, among others. The most technologically advanced racing cars in the world. Speeds as fast as NASCAR, but on left and right hand corners, sweepers, hairpins, etc. Engines rev at almost 20,000 RPM.